Senior Bid Manager

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Job Title: Senior Bid ManagerLocation: Remote Position but requires regular travel and overnight stays within the UKCompensation: £55,000-£65,000 - car allowance, annual bonus, PMIRole Type: Full time and PermanentRole ID: SF49059Build the FutureAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Bid Manager. This is a remote position but requires regular travel and overnight stays within the UK.As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibilityAviationThis Senior Bid Manager role is based within our Aviation business area.Our Aviation business helps defend nations, save lives and protect communities through innovative delivery of critical and vital aviation services to the civil and defence sectors. Every day lives, livelihoods, safety and security depend on the operationswe fly and enable.The roleThe difference our new Senior Bid Manager will makeAs a Senior Bid Manager, youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. We are interested in individuals who bring people together and someone who works successfully with diverse groups of people to capitalise on strengths, experiences, and knowledge. Youllnurture high-performing teams that can accomplish outstanding business results. We want you to set a good example, even when under pressure through effective personal behaviours, delegate in a way that encourages personal and professional growth and take prideto ensure winning submissions are delivered on time. The how you do things is just as important as what you do here. Were keen to see courageous ideas and challenge, presented with kindness and generosity of spirit.Day to day, youll be responsible for leading and managing the bid process for your organisation. The wellbeing of the bid teams is of paramount importance, so ensuring that the team is properly resourced and supported is critical. You will lead the designand implementation of bids, working closely with customer facing opportunity and solution owners. Additionally, you will lead the development of Value Propositions and Win Strategies, utilising methodologies such as the Value Proposition Canvas and ShipleyWinning Proposals to ensure that win themes are articulated appropriately across submissions. You will also lead and support Colour Team Reviews as required, and drive unbiased, objective analysis and decision-making during all bid phases and activities toensure solutions clearly meet the customers needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that technical and commercial submissions are compliant and easy for the customer to navigate and score, and you will monitor and report on progress of opportunities toall stakeholders. Additionally, you will manage all bid resources, including internal and bought-in services, and manage the bid budget. You will also support Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement activities and build strong collaborative networks acrossthe wider organization to benefit both the sector and the function.At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, youll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role provides remote working but requires regular travel and overnight stays within the UK.Essential experience* Experience of leading and winning bids within the Aerospace and Defence industry* Strong Bid management experience with the ability to motivate and lead multi-functional teams* Experience of leading and working in winning bid teams* Experience of leading and participating in Colour Team Reviews* Experience of using Shipley Winning Business Methodology* Able to integrate multiple outputs from different functions and competency groups* Ability to present reviews to stakeholders at all levels of seniority * SC cleared, or willingness to undergo SC clearance prior to starting.What we offerGenerous benefits including:* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays * Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave * Matched contribution pension scheme of salary, with life assurance* Working from home and flexible work patterns * Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing * Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme* Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your bestBabcock InternationalFor over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; becourageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. 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